Regional Chief Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

Granite Construction•The Woodlands, TX

1d•$142,668 - $214,004

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary With major momentum happening in the South Texas market, this regional position is responsible for developing and identifying bid opportunities in our South Texas region and managing an estimating team to ensure quality estimates on projects up to $50 million that support company objectives. As we continue to expand our presence across the greater Houston area and beyond, the Chief Estimator position will lead strategic direction of our pursuit efforts, playing a key role in driving growth, shaping our competitive approach, and supporting high-impact opportunities throughout the area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, related field or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
10+ years of Estimating experience
5+ years management experience required
Experience in construction and estimating of earthwork, concrete, utility, paving, structures, and related functions.
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), BIDS 2, AGTEK and Primavera.
Thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, market strategies and techniques, and contracts.
Excellent organizational, supervisory, and decision making/problem solving skills essential.
Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
A leadership mindset grounded in strategic thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and team empowerment
Team player
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive

Responsibilities

Drive regional growth: play a key role in pursuits and projects fueling the economic expansion of South Texas.
Review estimates and lead bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the local market.
Manage and administer estimating department functions including operating budgets, staffing, wage reviews, work assignments, performance evaluations to ensure corporate initiatives are met.
Provide technical expertise in negotiating contracts and change orders as required, to make certain project objectives are met.
Provide input to determine what types of projects to bid, pursue strategies, techniques, to ensure competitive pricing.
Ensure pertinent information including material types and costs, construction methods and historical costs are tracked, archived, updated and used by other estimators to allow realistic and accurate estimates.
Develop bid strategies and estimating best practices for securing core business work and exploring new opportunities for the business unit.
Supervise, direct, and mentor estimating staff to ensure individual development and Granite standards are met.
Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.